Free Reddy Bikeshare Memberships are now available for all County employees!!! Click HERE for more details.
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Bike to Work 101
A presentation detailing best practices for biking to work
Upcoming Events
Green Team’s Commuter Coalition
In April 2023, the Green Team’s Commuter Committee met for the first time to discuss active and sustainable commute opportunities and infrastructure. The Committee regularly meets quarterly on the second Tuesdays in February, May, August, and November, with virtual and in-person options. Everyone is welcome, and if you are interested in participating, please email sustainability@erie.gov.
County Amenities
Rath Bike Parking Room
Free secure indoor bike and scooter parking for employees at the Rath Building. To request access, email Tracy.Skalski@erie.gov
Changing Rooms
In the fitness center on the sixth floor, there are changing rooms with showers for anyone that may need to change before or after their commute. To use the showers, you will need to register to use the Fitness Room with Personnel, and they will update your staff ID to allow access to this area.
Transportation Consulting Information
Erie County is working with GoBuffaloNiagara to offer individual meetings to discuss next steps for your sustainable and active commute! They will help you identify tools/resources that work for your specific commute. Use this link to set up a time.
Pre-Tax Transit Incentive
County employees can now sign up to pay for transit and bus tickets & passes pre-tax, saving most employees about 30% of the cost. Employees who want to enroll in this service should designate a monthly deduction on the ESS website.
More information is available on the FSA Cheat Sheet. Questions can be emailed to sustainability@erie.gov
Community Programs
Online Carpool Matching System
GO Buffalo Niagara works with 511NY to bring you an online carpool matching system. Use the system to find other travelers nearby who want to share a ride to work. Learn more and register HERE
Commuter Rewards
Commuters who log at least 10 trips using a sustainable mode of transportation in the Commutifi Commuter Portal each month will be entered to a $50 shop716 e-gift card that can be redeemed at over 850 local businesses. Limited Time Offer: TRIPLE transit points Jan-March 2026. Join Rewards Program HERE!
Commutifi Commuter Portal
Offers easy, affordable and sustainable alternatives to driving alone. Offers information on carpooling, vanpooling, workplace commuter benefits, public transportation, etc. Learn more: https://www.commutifi.com/features/commuter-portal
Guaranteed Ride Program
Commuters who regularly get to work without a personal vehicle are eligible for up to $175 per year to get to their destination in the case of an emergency. Get more information and sign up HERE.
Reddy Bikeshare
Bike Sharing program around Buffalo and Niagara where you can conveniently access bikes without needing to own or maintain one. Click HERE to sign up.
Have ideas for promoting active and sustainable commutes?
Email sustainability@erie.gov
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